Not good, not bad. Terrible hamburgers...over cooked and salty beyond being edible. The only thing that saved the meal was the baked avocado. The drinks were more mixer than alcohol and super overpriced! read more

We came here after a game to grab a drink and a snack, but then literally ordered all of the snacks on the menu, a few entrees, beers, drinks, and dessert! Everything we ate was phenomenal - that baked avocado is sinful. I think the uptown shrimp are the best value on the snacks menu - you get a lot of shrimp for the price. Don't miss out on the white chocolate bread pudding; it's delish! I'll definitely stop by again the next time I'm in town. read more

Okay, so I would probably give this place 3.5 stars (3 stars for the food, 4 stars for the atmosphere), but it has potential to be 4. I can't really pinpoint what the theme or style of the restaurant is because the menu is very American but then there is a sushi bar. But I wouldn't call it "Asian fusion" either. My friends and I ordered sushi from the sushi bar while we waited, and the sushi was pretty good. So I guess the whole concept behind FIVE bar is that under every category they have five options. 5 entrees, 5 appetizers, 5 sushi choices, 5 cocktails. It's interesting and plays to the OCD inside of me. What did kind of bug me was they did not hand out menus and had the items listed on a chalkboard, which is fine, but they did not have any descriptions of the menu items on the board. When we had to ask the waitress for a description of an item, we could barely hear her because it was so loud in the restaurant. They might want to consider either 1) handing out menus or 2) writing descriptions on the board to avoid the annoyance of your having waitress yell into your ear. While the sushi was decent, the rest of the food I would consider just expensive and glorified bar food. We ordered several appetizers (or "snacks") to try them out; the baked avocado, smoked tuna dip, and olive chez bites. The baked avocado was tasty and very unique. The smoked tuna dip had good flavor but was very, very dry. It needed some sort of moisture, maybe a little some olive oil drizzle on top, or just needed to be more spreadable. Dry tuna on dry bread made it very difficult to eat. The olive chz bites were so-so. Just fried cheese with an olive. For entrees we ordered the ribeye and stuffed shrimp. The entrees were pretty standard, nothing unique, fancy, or spectacular, just a bit overpriced for what they are. All in all not bad. They have live jazz (though we only heard the band play one song while we were there), which is very neat. I would definitely come back for at the atmosphere, and maybe order food if I got hungry, but I wouldn't come strictly for dinner. I heard their brunch is good, but I haven't tried that yet. read more

Food is so amazing hard to pick my favorite. Great place to share plates so you can try 'lots of items. The food is flavored so well. Price point to portions, well worth it. Salad dressing is DELISH. Steak and Chicken were moist. Ask your server for suggestions according to your palate. You will soon become a fan! read more

A usual date night stop for us!!! We love to sit at the bar for happy hour and enjoy their delicious cocktails and an appetizer. Our favorites are the frosé, Jalepeno marg, and the stuffed avocado! read more

I only can comment on brunch. There was a bit of a wait for Sunday brunch, but that was expected. It was only about 10 minutes, since we only got there 30 minutes after it opened. My sister was in town and we decided to do brunch at Five Bar (we needed to change things up after going to Mama's boy all the time). I liked the fact that they offered a pitcher of mimosas (4 mimosas) for 15 dollars. My sister enjoyed the build your own Bloody Mary. The menu is super simple, with only five brunch items, so it made ordering super simple and easy. I decided to have the eggs Benedict with crab cake and I thought it was pretty decent, especially since we are not super close to the ocean anyways . There is usually jazz, but we may have gotten there too early and it seemed to start as we were about to leave! I would have to come back for dinner to give a better review, but brunch is worth it! read more

Five Bar - New American Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Drinks are great - had the prosé, pineapple jalapeño margarita, and the French 75. All were well made! The prosé is a little sweet & comes with a rose petal. The margarita is spicy til the end, but worth it. And the French 75 has a nice balance of gin and lemon. A nice place for an intimate dinner! read more

First, I absolutely love the concept. It cuts out so much waffling over menu choices and there really is something to please everyone with 5 options. However, it is so loud and service is sloppy/hit-or-miss. Prices are reasonable and the menu is varied and creative. Floors are sticky and it can feel a little dirty and unkempt. I think I'm disappointed because I feel it could be so much more with very little effort. Instead of being a go-to for me it's more of a fallback when the wait is too long at neighboring restaurants. With such great variety and competition nearby, Five really needs to step up its game. read more

Use to be a favorite of mine but tonight a party of 20 was seated and extremely noisy. When I asked to be seated as far away from the group as possible the greater acted like that was a big issue. Saw two couple actually sit for a minute and leave. Excellent service though, as usual. Not sure how management should handle but the atmosphere here use to be quiet and why we came as often as we do. Not planning on returning. read more

Food was really good and so was the old fashion. I got the cheeseburger and it was a 7/10. Good ingredients but the bun was generic and the only topping was a knockoff Big Mac sauce that tasted good, don't get me wrong, but I would have like lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. My wife got the swordfish with the Mac and cheese. I give that dish a 10/10. The Mac and cheese had a creole flare that I liked. My final thought is the cab that I got was mediocre, so stick with the cocktails and beer. read more

I'm honestly a little shocked by the higher than expected rating... I don't think this place is the worse place ever, it's just price for what you are getting. If you are new to Athens, I would definitely go to a lot of other places before this place. However, if you don't want to wait for those places and want a finer dining experience and Mom and Dad are in town, yea this place would do. The food is good, but the pricey food along with the limited menu really left me looking for more.. read more

I like this place in Athens. It's a nice place with a fancier atmosphere. They got nice pictures and artwork and other cool stuff on the walls. It's a nice place for a date. The staff has always been friendly there and the food is good. If in Athens stop by and see what you think. read more

Excellent location, decor, food and Sunday brunch is my favorite! The small menu makes it easy to decide. They have a band play on Sunday's and a Bloody Mary bar that is delicious! Service could be a little more attentive but I understand it gets crowded. read more

Five Bar - Crab cake Benedict - New American Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I don't think I can add much more, considering how thorough the other reviews were. The food is GREAT, the service is pretty damn fast too. I love their cocktails - I had the Prose, which was rose wine, St. Germain, peach schnapps, and champagne, with a rose petal floating on top. My partner had the pineapple jalapeno margarita which was large and strong, though not as spicy as he was expecting. Our apps were the Uptown Shrimp and the Baked Avocado, both of which were delicious from top to bottom and served in generous portions. The Uptown Shrimp is a seriously large amount of food, DO SHARE IT! It comes on top of a really tasty slaw and in a fried wonton bowl and we ate the entire thing. Anything that was edible went into our mouths! Our entrees were the Surf and Turf and the Daily Catch, which that night was a blackened white fish with cilantro risotto. The portions were great, though my steak was overcooked and had some cartilage in it that I had to spit out. I've never had a filet that I couldn't eat all of the way through, and I wonder if a different cut of meat was used to "make" my filet. The stuffed shrimp were great as well, and wrapped in bacon. They weren't as big as "regulation sized baseballs" like another reviewer stated, they were more like golf balls. I'm not complaining - I was full as a tick after I finished eating. You also get free cookies with your check, so don't force yourself to have dessert if you are full. The small portion is perfect after such a huge meal. EDITED to add that this meal won't be cheap. Dinner for two with apps and drinks ran over $100, but it was worth it and I totally plan to go back. read more

Being an industry worker, specifically in a pandemic! I've never been so appalled! If you are closed please just lock your doors! please don't give me a menu and then tell me last call already happened and the kitchen is closed! I'm sure the food and drinks are great but I never got to give them a go! read more

Pretty busy/noisy, but fast and friendly. Food and drinks were outstanding. The Bartender got right on our drinks even though it was packed. read more

My girlfriend and I went to FIVE to listen to jazz music while eating brunch. They use an innovative online check-in system, which send you a text message to alert you when your table is ready. That is pretty awesome. While waiting, I enjoyed a latte at the bar. It was on bar with the chains at about the same price. My girlfriend ordered the breakfast burrito. The cheese was rather thick, indicative of sitting under a heat lamp. Nevertheless the flavor was good. I order chicken and waffles, which I really enjoyed. The service is above average. The music was good. This bar is five stars because I think it is a little overpriced considering the location and quality. It is still a good place if you haven't tried it. read more

We were in Five Bar Saturday 5/4/2019 after my daughter's graduation with a group of 10. We would highly recommend the restaurant. the food was excellent with some highlights being the gulf-coast platter, the ribeye steak, bone in porkchop, and the Italian sausage Cavatappi. Each dish our company raved about. the white chocolate bread pudding is defiantly worth saving room for, Delicious. The service was very pleasant. We will surely come back to Five Bar when we are in town. read more

Just had one of the best meals I have ever had in Athens! Sitting here looking at all the people waiting in line to get into the Last Resort ( great restaurant) and thinking they could get out of line and come here and get just as good of a meal. read more

Overpriced, mediocre food. The ambiance is so richly decorated (dark, moody, cozy), I'm always surprised by how disappointing the food seems to be, especially for such a limited menu. Right across from Last Resort, Five Bar will always pale in comparison. read more

The service was average. First the waitress brought out the meal the same time as the appetizer. Whe. She did bring the food it was cold and burnt both the meat and the bun. read more

I visited Five Bar on a Wednesday night around 7:30 p.m. for dinner with a friend. Well, I actually just kept my friend company while he ate. I didn't know what to expect before I got there. I had walked by Five a few times and it looked like a swanky wine bar (and I am into swanky wine bars). Our server provided us with attentive service and was great. My friend ordered two sushi rolls - the TNT, which was a spicy tuna roll for $14, and the "O," which was a crunchy shrimp roll for $13. We were told these were signature rolls are typically are only available at the sushi bar, but because the sushi bar wasn't that busy, our server told us that it wouldn't be a problem to order them. I tried each of the rolls and they tasted fresh and good. Their wine menu was unfortunately limited, so I ordered a Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan beer - it was $5, which seemed steep for me - other bars usually have this beer available for about $4. The place was surprisingly busy for a Wednesday night. I think perhaps there was a conference or event downtown somewhere. I am going to try this place again for a happy hour or brunch next time to see if I like it better. Happy hour goes from 4-6 p.m. with wine, beer, and well drinks half off. In addition, every Wednesday, all bottles of wine are half off. AND Thursday night is a ladies night with half price drinks wine, beer, and well drinks. Our server informed us that they have a good Sunday brunch with $2 mimosas. Bottomline: With good service and a nice atmosphere, this place seems promising as a good wine happy hour location, but be prepared to shell out about $30 per person for an entree and a beverage for dinner. read more

I love the Rule of Five concept here. 5 apps, 5 entrees, 5 cocktails, etc. Keep it simple. Variety is great but not being overwhelmed with choices is a refreshing change. Ordered the uptown shrimp, which were plump and coated in a sweet/spicy sauce served on a bed of mild slaw in a wonton bowl. It was fabulous and more than enough for two to share. For entrees we had the paneed chicken and surf n turf. The chicken was perfectly cooked , similar to a chicken piccata. The side salad was more fruit than veggie but they use local seasonal produce which I loved. I think their seafood is flown in fresh from the Gulf but I'm not positive about that. The filet was cooked perfectly and came with two enormous stuffed shrimp. Seriously they were regulation size baseballs. I had the jalapeño pineapple something or other margarita and I was surprised by how much I liked it. An occasional pepper seed made its way up the straw now and then and reminded me who's boss. The atmosphere is cozy and casual but also romantic, what with the dim lighting and the retro chandeliers hanging about. Great for a date night. Bring your wallet. Not the cheapest joint in town. I'm the furthest thing from a vegetarian there can be, but I would be remiss if I didn't warn my herbivore yelpers that I didn't see much on the menu for you. Maybe they can make accommodations, I don't know. I'm going back for the baked avocado. I think bacon is involved. I hear the weekend brunch is great, with some smooth live jazz offered up. Our server comped us two cookies out of the goodness of her heart. We appreciated that. Pay them a visit. read more

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I wouldn't recommend the hamburger. Frozen patties that were cooked so much they were dry. Even had black char on meat and bun and bacon was undercooked. Salad and fries were great. Neat atmosphere but too many other places around to go back. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Would highly recommend! Had blackened chicken and looking forward to going back to try more!

Great place with delicious food. My brother-in-law lives in town and he highly recommended this spot. Great atmosphere with UGA and musical decor. Very comfortable. The baked avocado app is to die for. We also shared the pimento cheese and jelly which was delicious. Our party had the chicken panne, the cheeseburger and the fried shrimp. All had good combinations of taste. Cocktails were great as well. We will go back. read more

We were headed for the Last Resort but they were packed so we ended up here. So glad we did! The salad was awesome with fresh strawberries and a lovely vinaigrette. The fried green tomatoes were fried to perfection and very tasty. I had a lemonade with gin and it was refreshing and tasted great. I would recommend this restaurant over any other I have tried in Athens. read more

The absolute WORST service. We waited 30+ minutes to have our drink order taken and then an additional 45 for our food. Our server did not check on our drinks, but once the entire meal. Also, very very little gluten free options. Disappointed. read more

The smoked avocado was amazing. The service was awesome. The jalapeño/pineapple margarita was delicious. The ribeye was beyond perfect. I highly recommend... I will be back. read more

I haven't eaten in the main restaurant but the front bar is my go-to for happy hour! Great drink selection and amazing apps for the mid-afternoon slump. read more

Great spot for brunch in downtown Athens. Everything was great from the Bloody Mary Bar to the service. Quality of food was exceptional. We hope to be back soon. read more

My friend and I went here few years back when they first opened. The food was great and so was the atmosphere. I loved i so much I brought my sister and her friend here for my sister's birthday. She and her friend thoroughly enjoyed the experience that night :) read more

What happened to this place? When it opened, it was one of my favorite restaurants in town! We'd splurge here for date nights and Sunday brunch. I understood the hype and the prices... not anymore. My most recent couple of experiences here have been sub-par. The menu has changed a bit, and everything I've tasted has been just ok. I was hoping that these were isolated incidents, but unfortunately I've heard the same from friends and family. read more

It's like a high end Hard Rock. The food was great! read more

Five Bar - Band inspired art - New American Near Me - Athens, Georgia

A must try for anyone visiting Athens, and a local favorite for those who live in the area! The shorter menu (5 appetizers, 5 entrees, etc.) eliminates any overwhelming or indecisive feelings when choosing your meal, and you can't go wrong with any you do decide on! Everything is delicious, and the wine/beer/cocktail selection is unbeatable. read more

Favorite place to eat in Athens!! I highly recommend the burger and that avocado thing.

Exceptionally surprising fresh seafood and wonderful fried chicken with an incredible Mac-n-cheese. Lettuce and veggies were so fresh. Fried green tomatoes were some of the best I have had. My wife, being from Cape Cod, has high standards for seafood. She loved everything on the seafood platter except the crab-cakes, which were not lumpy and meaty enough. We love the concept of only 5 things to choose. Also, at 5:30 on Super Bowl night, we stumbled into this place after other choices were closing to allow employees to watch the game. It was not on our radar and we're wondering why the grade on Yelp is not higher. Very few people were there. The waitress was very helpful and prompt. I also like that they give 1% to help the needy. Only one issue, and in an older building, it is understandable, but as we were waiting on the check, a small cockroach scurried along the edge of the table and disappeared. That may be an issue with some people, but after such a wonderful experience, it barely registered with us. When in Athens, we'll definitely be back. read more

We went here for brunch before the GA LSU game and it was really good. My friends had the crab cake Benedict and shrimp and grits. My wife had the benets and I had shrimp and grits. For drinks, the girls had bellinis and the guys had bloody mary's. The bloody mary's were $8 for the first and $4 for subsequent drinks. The best part was the bloody mary bar, where you a have a huge selection of ingredients to make your own bloody mary. Brunch for four with two drinks each ran just under $80. Really not bad for a game day in Athens. I'll be visiting five bar again. read more

Five Bar is a great restaurant to eat at for any special occasion! I loved the food and the atmosphere. The staff are well trained and knowledgeable about the items on the menu. I will definitely be going back sometime soon! read more

Love the atmosphere and concept of this trendy Athens restaurant! Everything I have tried on the menu is wonderful-especially the baked avocado! The staff is so friendly and helpful and makes dining a pleasant experience for all ages! Sunday is the most fun, when they have their live jazz brunch and Bloody Mary bar-truly a Sunday funday you cannot experience anywhere else in Athens! I highly recommend eating at FIVE bar with a group of friends before you go out, family dinner to jazz things up, or even a date-you won't be disappointed!! Ask for the manager Kelly if you have any questions or comments! She is always smiling and can answer anything you have questions about; she is truly passionate for this restaurant and just speaking with her makes you see it! read more